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KN05 GEK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,691 mi
Last recorded117,691 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 GEK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 117,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 99,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part and insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,791 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 88,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,246 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 70,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,116 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 69,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Both front outer anti roll bar bushes worn

Catylytic converter in poor condition

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Transfer gearbox mounting worn

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Transfer gearbox mounting worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 64,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,147 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front outer antirollbar bushes worn

nearsie and offside rear spring hanger bushes slightly worn

Fail 14 Apr 2010 57,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside front outer antirollbar bushes worn

nearside and offside rear spring hanger bushes slightly worn

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust heatshield loose

front inner brakepads approx.3mm

some rusting and pitting to front discs

Pass 3 Apr 2009 49,402 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust heatshield loose

front inner brakepads approx.3mm

some rusting and pitting to front discs

Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn very close to three quarter width limit

slight wear in nearside and offside front anti rollbar front bushes

some wear to nearside and offside rear spring rear rubbers

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,574 miles

headlamp aim on lower end of limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some wear in both front antiroll bar end bushes

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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KN05 GEK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN05 GEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KN05 GEK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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